Friendship Public Charter School · 3 months ago
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expFriendship Public Charter School is a network of college preparatory public charter schools serving over 4,800 students. The Deputy Chief Financial Officer will support the CFO in managing fiscal resources, leading the Finance team, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while developing strategic financial plans to support student success.
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Responsibilities
Support the implementation of strategic financial strategies that maximize available funds and ensure equitable distribution of resources across the district to support student success
Provide strategic leadership to develop the district’s annual budget and multi-year financial plans in conjunction with Friendship’s campus and network leaders
Spearhead, in collaboration with the CFO, annual capital planning and monitoring processes so that capital expenditures reinforce broader programmatic goals
Ensure compliance with requirements from the charter authorizer, bondholders and financial institutions, and State and Federal laws governing the oversight of the organization’s finances
Represent the district, as needed, on budgetary matters in a variety of venues, including public hearings and external stakeholder and community meetings
Manage the performance and effectiveness of the Finance Office across all areas, including but not limited to: the successful implementation of financial and budget goals, effective controls and monitoring of the district’s budget, efficient operational processes, and excellent service to schools and district offices
Forecast short- and long-range cash requirements and obligations as a basis for sound financial and equitable funding mechanisms
Coordinate the preparation and presentation of monthly budget reporting and annual projections for all aspects of the budget; collaborate with the team and external support to ensure accuracy of analysis and data in departmental reports
Emphasize the importance of the Finance Office’s essential role serving the district’s students, families, staff, and community partners in interactions and communication with internal and external stakeholders
Assist with the annual financial audit and reporting to external authorities as well as the completion of any required financial reports, including ongoing financial reports and grants reporting
Ensure the successful implementation of the Finance Office’s tools, including Vena, ADP, and Coupa to improve organizational insights and data visualization
Provide project management oversight and for priority short- and long-term initiatives; develop tools to track progress and monitor key performance goals
Implement adequate internal controls and ensures adequate accounting records to document compliance with relevant laws and policies
Serve as a critical thought-partner and support for department leaders and on budgetary matters and build their capacity as fiscal stewards of the district’s resources
Create proactive systems that garner feedback from stakeholders to inform the budget process, budget transparency, and fiscal stewardship for departments and campus teams
Effectively communicate and share data with broad audiences to improve transparency, trust, and confidence in the district and to promote sharing learning
Lead and coach an effective team united around a common vision of operational excellence and support
Support staff to develop, implement, and evaluate project plans and strategy to achieve goals and objectives
Cultivate positive relationships among staff internally and within the broader district, including principals, support staff, and the larger community
Support staff in ensuring up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of relevant requirements, best-in-class operations, and use of tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or a related career field from an accredited college or university
Must have an active CPA
At least five (5) years of progressive, full-time, professional experience in budget leadership, public policy, public administration, or business management
Direct experience in budgeting, budget preparation, financial monitoring, and financial analysis and evidence of success leading and managing a multi-million dollar budget
Five (5) years of senior level supervisory/administrative/management experience, preferably in a large non-profit organization, government agency or school district
Thorough knowledge of various types of public budgeting practices, policies, procedures, and challenges
Experience in implementing comprehensive financial management systems, practices, and policies for an organization of significant size
Ability to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity, and to prioritize work efforts to execute overall strategy
Preferred
MBA, Master's strongly preferred
Public sector work experience strongly preferred
Company
Friendship Public Charter School
FPCS provides an education that motivates students in pre-K through 12th grade to achieve high academic standards, enjoys learning.
Founded in 1997Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Patricia A. Brantley
CEO
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Department of Employment Services DC
2025-04-19
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